Russian warships sailing near Taiwan puts Beijing in ‘an awkward position’, say analysts
Three Russian navy ships sailed between two Japanese islands in a waterway off Taiwan’s eastern county of Hualien on July 1 and 2, says Japan’s defence ministry. Read More
Coronavirus: charges dropped against 3 chiefs of Hong Kong Scout Association accused of hosting banquet that violated social-distancing curbs
Trio were accused of organising retirement banquet last year with at least 100 guests at Hong Kong Scout Centre. Read More
China delivers US$37 million in aid to Afghanistan, fulfilling promise to Taliban
Beijing has yet to formally recognise new government but has pledged funds for rebuilding economy, fighting terrorism and earthquake relief. Read More
‘Ferdinand Marcos Airport’ proposal by Philippine President Marcos Jnr’s ally draws sharp criticism
Netizens are slamming a Philippine congressman’s proposal to rename Manila’s airport after the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, just a week after his namesake son became president. Read More
‘No safe place’ from artillery as Russians advance in Ukraine’s Donetsk
After Russian forces on Sunday took control of Lysychansk, Ukraine’s military braced for an assault on Donetsk, with the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk both in the Russian line of fire. Read More
OPEC’S Secretary General Mohammad Barkindo dies at 63
Mohammad Barkindo was due to step down at the end of this month after six years in the top job at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). Read More
Coronavirus: Hong Kong will not return to toughest control rules for arrivals, John Lee says, while also expressing hope to meet Beijing ‘halfway’ on border reopening
Chief executive vows to look into minimising inconvenience for arrivals and reducing seven-day hotel quarantine. Read More
Belarus’s JD.com and Douyin online stores woo Chinese consumers with chocolates and crisps
UK newspapers: ‘Game over’ for Boris Johnson after key ministers quit
UK newspapers: ‘Game over’ for Boris Johnson after key ministers quit
Indonesia’s first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 36 years threatens to upend Eid ul-Adha celebrations
Indonesia’s first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 36 years threatens to upend Eid ul-Adha celebrations
Indonesia’s first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 36 years threatens to upend Eid ul-Adha celebrations
Chinese health officials suspended after refusing to investigate forced removal of couple’s baby
Chinese health officials suspended after refusing to investigate forced removal of couple’s baby
Chinese health officials suspended after refusing to investigate forced removal of couple’s baby
